Hi J-F:
        Some companies will not use shrinkable sleeve due to the
difficulty of inspecting the solder joint through the thick somewhat
clear insulation. Some will use them just fine.  If it is a process that
is going to be established. A procedure needs to be developed with the
assistance from the shrinkable sleeve manufacturer. There is no need to
reinvent the wheel. For hi reliability product a crimped joint, solder
the crimp ( clean flux ) then slide a shrinkable sleeve over the crimp
and shrink the sleeve is much better. 
         Regards,
         Ramon

-----Original Message-----
From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Phil Nutting
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 3:44 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [TN] Solder Sleeves

Jean-Francois,

In a former life I had used some of the heat shrinkable sleeves that
containd a band of solder. Typically I used them for soldering a drain
wire to the braid of small coax wires.  It stands to reason that if not
heated fully or heated too much you could end up with a defective joint.

It will be interesting to hear what our counterparts have to say on this
topic.

Phil

-----Original Message-----
From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bissonnette,
Jean-Francois
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 12:30 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [TN] Solder Sleeves

Hello Technetters,
 
I would like to have an expert's opinion on acceptability of solder
sleeves on harness assemblies.  I have a few pictures of what I beleive
to be dubious solder flow.  Help would really by appreciated.
 
Thanks in advance!
 
J-F

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